Learn to:
Solve linear algebra equations in several waysPut data in order with matricesDetermine values with determinantsWork with eigenvalues and eigenvectorsYour hands-on guide to real-world applications of linear algebra
Does linear algebra leave you feeling lost? No worries this easy-to-follow guide explains the how and the why of solving linear algebra problems in plain English. From matrices to vector spaces to linear transformations, you'll understand the key concepts and see how they relate to everything from genetics to nutrition to spotted owl extinction.
Line up the basics discover several different approaches to organizing numbers and equations, and solve systems of equations algebraically or with matricesRelate vectors and linear transformations link vectors and matrices with linear combinations and seek solutions of homogeneous systemsEvaluate determinants see how to perform the determinant function on different sizes of matrices and take advantage of Cramer's ruleHone your skills with vector spaces determine the properties of vector spaces and their subspaces and see linear transformation in actionTackle eigenvalues and eigenvectors define and solve for eigenvalues and eigenvectors and understand how they interact with specific matricesOpen the book and find:
Theoretical and practical ways of solving linear algebra problemsDefinitions of terms throughout and in the glossaryNew ways of looking at operationsHow linear algebra ties together vectors, matrices, determinants, and linear transformationsTen common mathematical representations of Greek lettersReal-world applications of matrices and determinants
- ISBN10 128218878X
- ISBN13 9781282188785
- Publish Date 1 January 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 17 February 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint For Dummies
- Format eBook
- Pages 366
- Language English